Camposol remains on track to launch an IPO in January, but bankers say they are paying close attention to market sentiment
Category: Regulation
Mexico raises rates
Central bank increases the borrowing costs on inflation fears
Fitch warns legislation could harm Brazilian banks
Possible new law threatens to reduce sovereign support, rating agency says
Mexico’s FinMin steps down amid talks of presidency run
Jose Antonio Meade resigns, fueling speculation that he will aim for the top job under the ruling PRI banner, while Pemex CEO picked to replace him
Chile holds rates
Central bank leaves monetary policy unchanged for the seventh month in a row, but some analysts predict two rate cuts in early 2018
Mexico leaves rates on hold
Central bank keeps benchmark at 7% due to increased inflation and FX volatility
Brazilian businesses take on money laundering
Beyond banks, other Brazilian businesses are also being forced to take action to clamp down on money laundering.
IMF Roundtable: Turning the Corner
In a roundtable discussion hosted by LatinFinance at the IMF/World Bank annual meetings, policymakers and investors discussed the changes in the global financial and economic landscape, the future of NAFTA and upcoming elections in Latin America.
Scenes from the IMF/World Bank meetings
Gathered for the IMF/World Bank annual meetings, government officials from Latin America and the Caribbean presented a mixed picture of economic prospects in the region.
Earthquakes spare aftershocks on Mexican economy
The two earthquakes that shook Mexico are not expected to unsettle the economy. Rather, a short-term surge in retail sales and the rebuilding efforts could provide a boost.
